was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Miyamoto was born in Hiroshima on December 26, 1940. After graduating from high school, he joined Yawata Steel (later Nippon Steel) in 1959. The club won the 1964 Emperor's Cup. In 1965, Yawata Steel joined new league Japan Soccer League. In 1967, he was selected the Japanese Footballer of the Year. He retired in 1976. He played 138 games and scored 68 goals in the league. He was selected in the Best Eleven for 6 years in a row (1966-1971).
National team career In June 1961, Miyamoto was selected Japan national team for 1962 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on June 11, he debuted against South Korea. He was selected Japan for 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He played all matches at both Olympics and Japan won the bronze medal 1968 Olympics. In 2018, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame. He also played at 1962, 1966 and 1970 Asian Games. At 1972 Summer Olympics qualification in 1971, Japan's failure to qualify for 1972 Summer Olympics. This qualification was his last game for Japan. He played 58 games and scored 19 goals for Japan until 1971.Japan National Football Team Database
Coaching career In 1976, when Miyamoto played for Nippon Steel, he became a playing manager. He managed until 1979.
On February 2, 2000, Miyamoto died of heart failure in Kitakyushu at the age of 59. In 2006, he was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals1961531962711963521964201965411966531967551968401969321970121197161Total5819
Awards Japanese Footballer of the Year: 1967 Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 Japan Soccer League Silver Ball (Assist Leader): 1970 Japan Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2006
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database Japan Football Hall of Fame at Japan Football Association Japan Football Hall of Fame (Japan team at 1968 Olympics) at Japan Football Association